How popular isEmber Inns?
In September 2026, people searched for Ember Inns by name about 9,900 times in the United Kingdom, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.2% of all United Kingdom pub chain searches, placing Ember Inns eighth out of 11 chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pub chains, Ember Inns did not appear in any of the answers.
Ember Inns is the eighth most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
WetherspoonsShare of searches 80.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Greene KingShare of searches 5.9%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Hungry HorseShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Vintage InnsShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Ember InnsShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top pub chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ember Inns did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Wetherspoons2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Greene King2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hungry Horse1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fuller's1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Young's1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Vintage Inns0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Marston's0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sizzling Pubs0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Chef & Brewer0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ember Inns0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pub chain in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pub chain is best for a cheap meal and a pint?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good pub near me for Sunday lunch?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pubs near me”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pubs near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which pub chains compete with Ember Inns?
Share of searches by month for Wetherspoons, Greene King, Hungry Horse, Vintage Inns, Ember Inns. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wetherspoons | Greene King | Hungry Horse | Vintage Inns | Marston's | Sizzling Pubs | Chef & Brewer | Ember Inns | Fuller's | Young's | Nicholson’s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.8% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.28% | 0.12% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.13% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.4% | 7.3% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.29% | 0.1% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.3% | 7% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.34% | 0.18% | 0.15% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.2% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.23% | 0.18% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.5% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.33% | 0.22% |
| May 2026 | 77.4% | 7% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.33% |
| Jun 2026 | 80.5% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.9% | 7% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.34% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 80.1% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 80.1% | 673K | -18.2% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 5.9% | 49.5K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.8% | 40.5K | -33.1% | -1 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 2.2% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 1.8% | 14.8K | -18.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.8% | 14.8K | -18.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.2% | 9.9K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.35% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 0.35% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 0.23% | 1.9K | -20.8% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th |
80.1%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.9%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.8%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.2%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.8%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.8%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.4%
Held 7th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.2%
Held 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Fuller's0.35%
Held 9th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.
Young's0.35%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Nicholson’s0.23%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Ember Inns and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Ember Inns changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ember Inns in the United Kingdom fell from 12.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ember Inns fell from 7th to 8th among pub chains in the United Kingdom.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom pub chains in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hungry Horse lost share of searches among pub chains in the United Kingdom, from 5.9% to 4.8%.

In September 2026, Vintage Inns rose from 6th to 4th among pub chains in the United Kingdom.

In September 2026, Young's rose from 11th to 10th among pub chains in the United Kingdom.

In September 2026, Marston's fell from 4th to 5th among pub chains in the United Kingdom.

In September 2026, Nicholson’s fell from 10th to 11th among pub chains in the United Kingdom.

In September 2026, Sizzling Pubs fell from 5th to 6th among pub chains in the United Kingdom.
How are Ember Inns’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ember Inns’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- ember inns
Who owns Ember Inns?
Ember Inns is owned by Mitchells & Butlers. Brandwave also tracks
Sizzling Pubs,
Nicholson’s and
Vintage Inns, owned by the same company, in the United Kingdom.
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